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for the third quarter. >>> the obama administration is announcing another healthcare.gov delay. this time the administration is issuing a one-year delay for the online enrollment of small businesses. they can still enroll offline. that's already prompting criticism from republicans who say the website just needs to be scrapped all together. the issue does not affect california small businesses who can still enroll on the covered california website. >>> the messy weather back east is threatening a thanksgiving parade that's enjoyed across the country. the macy's day parade is scheduled to take place in new york city tomorrow. but organizers are concerned that the famous giant balloons may have to be grounded if winds get too strong. the police department has installed wind monitoring devices along the parade route and will have one police sergeant assigned to each balloon to protect the crowd. >> we'll have a meeting today on it. we have instruments that give us the cross wind measurements. >> we've done a lot of training on this. >> in 1997, a cat in the hat balloon struck a lig
for the third quarter. >>> the obama administration is announcing another healthcare.gov delay. this time the administration is issuing a one-year delay for the online enrollment of small businesses. they can still enroll offline. that's already prompting criticism from republicans who say the website just needs to be scrapped all together. the issue does not affect california small businesses who can still enroll on the covered california website. >>> the messy weather back...
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president obama calls him a thought leader of the republican party and this week house budget committee chair paul ryan will put out a plan to balance the federal budget in ten years, on the heels of a private lunch with the president on thursday, congressman ryan joins us to discuss all of it and, congressman, welcome back. >> thanks, for having me, good morning, chris. >> chris: the plan that you are going to release tuesday would balance the budget in ten years, not 25 years, like your last one, how do you do that? do you have to make even tougher, deeper spending cuts? >> actually, not really. we always got close to balancing the budget, but, not quite there. we don't have to do much, simply because the new cbo baseline makes it easier because the new baseline makes it easier to balance and we extend the bca, the budget control act, casts out another two years and ask all federal employees, actually have their pension contributions like those in the private sector, at the end of the budget window, and we don't have to do huge things to get the balance because of the new baseline, bu
president obama calls him a thought leader of the republican party and this week house budget committee chair paul ryan will put out a plan to balance the federal budget in ten years, on the heels of a private lunch with the president on thursday, congressman ryan joins us to discuss all of it and, congressman, welcome back. >> thanks, for having me, good morning, chris. >> chris: the plan that you are going to release tuesday would balance the budget in ten years, not 25 years,...
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you see president obama on the left. we're listening to martin dempsey chairman of the joint chiefs of staff speaking. >> today as we remember the 184 lives that ended here, the many that were injured, and all that perished in new york and summer set county, let us hold firmly to those values for which they believed and lived. the best of america. it's freedom, it's responsibility, and it's promise. let us also honor the generations they inspire to step forward to defend our ideals. generation of volunteers that fought in iraq and still fight in afghanistan. and let us all reaffirm that we are one nation indivisible. that america is still standing strong. >> we've been listening live to martin dempsey. chairman of the joint chief of staff on this very special september 11th ceremony happening live at the pentagon. president obama obviously is there. he will be speaking shortly. we will be checking on him and listen to what he has to say shortly. but now we are switching live to new york city again we're at ground zero in
you see president obama on the left. we're listening to martin dempsey chairman of the joint chiefs of staff speaking. >> today as we remember the 184 lives that ended here, the many that were injured, and all that perished in new york and summer set county, let us hold firmly to those values for which they believed and lived. the best of america. it's freedom, it's responsibility, and it's promise. let us also honor the generations they inspire to step forward to defend our ideals....
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ruled the law interferes with the religious rights with business owners who are catholic. whether our government can force religious business owners to pay for abortion causing drugs or contraceptives. >> an employer shouldn't have the right to deny the people who work at that institution their right to follow their consensus. >> because of differing opinions from other circuits this may go to the u.s. supreme court. >>> cover california lost an insurer officials removed the alameda alliance for health because it didn't meet requirements. the east bay nonprofit said it is temple rarely. that leaves levin surers -- 11 insurers. >>> the bitter labor dispute. union members ratified a tentative agreement. both sides say they will benefit. members approved the deal. employees want a 15% pay hike with increased medical and pension contribution. but bart managers earned the right to change outdated work rules and introduce new technology. you will be stunned at the way this place operates because everything has to get the union's permission to introduce new technology. managers w
ruled the law interferes with the religious rights with business owners who are catholic. whether our government can force religious business owners to pay for abortion causing drugs or contraceptives. >> an employer shouldn't have the right to deny the people who work at that institution their right to follow their consensus. >> because of differing opinions from other circuits this may go to the u.s. supreme court. >>> cover california lost an insurer officials removed...
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president obama will be making comments. just saw a door open. the president will be coming out making remarks as well. marking the september 11th anniversary. we will be covering that for you as well. we just wanted to take you there as we set the scene at the white house and justice department. >>> meantime back here at home san francisco recognizing the 12th anniversary of the september 11th attack. this is coit tower. this very special attribute here -- tribute right here the tower is it will up. >>> potential stock scam involving medical marijuana. coming up at 6:20 the enticing offers that federal regulators warn. >>> also a proposal to name part of the bay bridge after former san francisco mayor willie brown it is moving forward but new reports indicate the states most powerful politician disagrees with that. >>> we have a pretty serious crash on the altamont pass now requesting a medical helicopter. we will tell you what happened here in this area. >>> plenty of low clouds in place. they are up there pretty high. that equals a cooling tre
president obama will be making comments. just saw a door open. the president will be coming out making remarks as well. marking the september 11th anniversary. we will be covering that for you as well. we just wanted to take you there as we set the scene at the white house and justice department. >>> meantime back here at home san francisco recognizing the 12th anniversary of the september 11th attack. this is coit tower. this very special attribute here -- tribute right here the tower...
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in a couple hours from right president obama will tell us his plan for reducing gun violence. among other things the president is expected to call on congress to ban assault weapons and high capacity ammunition clips. >>> late last night oakland's public safety committee approved a controversial crime fighting plan during a very chaotic meeting. now this proposed plan would include hiring former los angeles police chief william bratton as a consultant on crime. protestors claim bratton would bring a racist crime fighting program to oakland. the full city council will vote on this next week. >>> san jose police are searching for a man they say tried to kidnap a two-year-old girl. they say it happened last night on dayo court. the suspect described as latino man between 20 and 30 years old. he was wearing a red baseball hat, blue jeans and a yellow striped shirt. the mother of the child says that suspect smelled like automotive oil. >>> just days after the dream liner started flying in and out of the bay area it has been grounded. lorraine blanco is at mineta san jose airport wi
in a couple hours from right president obama will tell us his plan for reducing gun violence. among other things the president is expected to call on congress to ban assault weapons and high capacity ammunition clips. >>> late last night oakland's public safety committee approved a controversial crime fighting plan during a very chaotic meeting. now this proposed plan would include hiring former los angeles police chief william bratton as a consultant on crime. protestors claim bratton...
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newsroom the president is facing opposition from gun rights groups. many republicans and even some fellow democrats. kyla. >> while the president can make some changes on his own using executive orders, he will need congress to follow through with gun legislation to change existing laws. at this mornings reveal, president obama will be surrounded by kids who wrote to him after the deadly shooting in newtown, connecticut last month. the white house identified 19 executive actions the president can take. including a major overhaul. he also needs help from congress. he will press lawmakers to mandate background checks for all gun buyers and ban assault style weapons and high capacity ammunition clips. >> if these things were easy they would have been achieved already. if the reyule were easily accomplished it would not need renewing. it would have happened already. >> democratic leaders agree changing gun laws will be a tough battle to win. more on what they are saying when i see you next. live in washington kyla campbell. and ktvu will bring you live co
newsroom the president is facing opposition from gun rights groups. many republicans and even some fellow democrats. kyla. >> while the president can make some changes on his own using executive orders, he will need congress to follow through with gun legislation to change existing laws. at this mornings reveal, president obama will be surrounded by kids who wrote to him after the deadly shooting in newtown, connecticut last month. the white house identified 19 executive actions the...
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president obama is right now on his way to mexico. air force one took off just about three minutes ago. this afternoon president obama has a meeting scheduled with mexico's new president. this trip could play a big role in the immigration reform fight in the u.s. >> reporter: president obama will spend this afternoon and evening meeting with mexican president nieto. president obama took off a few minutes ago as you said. knowing in order to win over law makers in washington, he needs mexico's help. economic success and that mexico was one of the top three countries to receive u.s. goods and services. about 6 million u.s. jobs depend directly on trade and commerce with mexico. that relationship could sour depending on what congress does on immigration reform. support the plan for a path to citizenship for 11 million people in the u.s. illegally. against a proposed boarder fence and moving in that direction could hurt the relationship between the u.s. and mexico eventually costing u.s. jobs and economic growth. mexico is also cutting ba
president obama is right now on his way to mexico. air force one took off just about three minutes ago. this afternoon president obama has a meeting scheduled with mexico's new president. this trip could play a big role in the immigration reform fight in the u.s. >> reporter: president obama will spend this afternoon and evening meeting with mexican president nieto. president obama took off a few minutes ago as you said. knowing in order to win over law makers in washington, he needs...
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right now the fbi has full access to that bank of information. reuters says the obama administration wants the cia and national security agency to also have full access. the goal is to track suspicious activity that could help the feds spot terrorist activity, the article cites the treasurely department saying this is legal and that would be under the patriotic act. privacy experts argue too many ordinary u.s. citizens would be unnecessarily put in the spotlight. reuters says this plan is in its early stages but i'll tell you what sort of information the u.s. spy agencies would be looking for in your bank accounts when i see you next hour. live in washington, kyla campbell, channel 2 news. >>> a southern california earthquake warning system just passed a major test. monday that system gave scientists a 35-second warning before a 4.7 quake in riverside county. that may not sound like much but that can be enough time for people to take cover or to stop trains. scientists say that system doesn't predict earthquakes, but it spots the first pulses of
right now the fbi has full access to that bank of information. reuters says the obama administration wants the cia and national security agency to also have full access. the goal is to track suspicious activity that could help the feds spot terrorist activity, the article cites the treasurely department saying this is legal and that would be under the patriotic act. privacy experts argue too many ordinary u.s. citizens would be unnecessarily put in the spotlight. reuters says this plan is in...
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. >> right now president obama is in costa rica where she is set to meet with six central american leaders and expected to focus on the economy and drug violence. >>> the economy added more jobs than analysts expected last month according to the report out today from the u.s. labor department. it shows employers expanding the work force by 165,000 jobs, the unemployment rate fell a 10th of a percentage point from 7.6% to 7.5%. >>> the big gains lifting the stock market to new mile stopes, the dow jones average crossed 15,000 for the first time. it has dropped back, at 14,966, up 134 points, the nasdaq right now is also up. it is up 36 points and the s and p broke through 1600 for the first time and still above 1600 at 1633, up 15 points. >>> the bay planning coalition kicked off its 26th annual decision-makers conference this morning in oakland and will focus on the importance of trade in fueling the economy and creating jobs. in the opening address the oakland mayor jean kwan emphasized the importance of transportation to trade. >> we are investing in a very modern truck to rail to ship a
. >> right now president obama is in costa rica where she is set to meet with six central american leaders and expected to focus on the economy and drug violence. >>> the economy added more jobs than analysts expected last month according to the report out today from the u.s. labor department. it shows employers expanding the work force by 165,000 jobs, the unemployment rate fell a 10th of a percentage point from 7.6% to 7.5%. >>> the big gains lifting the stock market...
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it took place not far from where president barack obama's motorcade passed through yesterday. >>> and fresh off his bay area visit, president barack obama is holding high level talks today with china. in about 20 minutes from now, he will meet with the chinese president at an estate. now the two men first sat down yesterday. topics included cyber security, climate change, international trade and north korea. governor brown is scheduled to meet with the chinese president around noon. they met last year during the governor's trade mission in april. >>> some of the most powerful companies are denying that they assisted the government in surveillance programs uncovered this week. facebook's mark zuckerberg posted the statement, facebook is not and has never been part of the program to give the government direct access to our servers. we have never received a blanket request like the one verizon reportedly received. and google posted similar responses saying, indeed the u.s. government does not have direct access or a back door to the information stored in our data centers. and now preside
it took place not far from where president barack obama's motorcade passed through yesterday. >>> and fresh off his bay area visit, president barack obama is holding high level talks today with china. in about 20 minutes from now, he will meet with the chinese president at an estate. now the two men first sat down yesterday. topics included cyber security, climate change, international trade and north korea. governor brown is scheduled to meet with the chinese president around noon....
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. >> and for the first time since the verdict president obama addresses issues about race in america. >> more trouble for the bay bridge. the construction problems. ktvu news starts right now. >>> good morning, everyone, welcome to mornings on 2, it is saturday july 20th. >> let's get you right over to rosemary. let's look how it's shaping up this weekend. >> eventually today will be a warmer day. i think today is going to be the warmest day as we get to and through the morning hours. we've got clouds along the coastline and the bay. and temperatures are similar to how they look and a few degrees of warming especially in the inland areas. we do have a cool down coming as early as tomorrow. i'll have the numbers for you coming up. >> rallies from coast to coast, protests in the acquittal of george zimmerman. organizers are calling their nationwide demonstration. and those are live pictures of la a rally getting under way in capitol heights in maryland. they're preparing for that rally. there are protests in hundreds of other cities, including new york and miami and los angeles. the bay
. >> and for the first time since the verdict president obama addresses issues about race in america. >> more trouble for the bay bridge. the construction problems. ktvu news starts right now. >>> good morning, everyone, welcome to mornings on 2, it is saturday july 20th. >> let's get you right over to rosemary. let's look how it's shaping up this weekend. >> eventually today will be a warmer day. i think today is going to be the warmest day as we get to and...
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they are calling for the obama administration to prosecute him for civil rights violations. house minority leader nancy pelosi said she believes the president is setting a tone for improving recommendations. >> the president gave us good direction t let's review the profiling. for my own standpoint, the stand your ground in this case seemed more provocative than anybody. >> he made the comments yesterday. in san francisco while accepting her honor. and helping to create the than at golden gate park. >>> they are urging them to attend an african-american rally. it has shown a racial divide in the country. and african-americans are being unfairly profiled. >> everyone is welcome at church. no matter race or color. >> they say the officer has tried to stop a hummer for a traffic violation at grand circle and east haber avenue. and it got it stuck on an embankment in is a soon. and they -- in sasoon and the issue of gun control goes before the north bay lawmakers this week. >> they are expected to vote on whether you can if reinstate the ban. >> they tell them. they are lobbying
they are calling for the obama administration to prosecute him for civil rights violations. house minority leader nancy pelosi said she believes the president is setting a tone for improving recommendations. >> the president gave us good direction t let's review the profiling. for my own standpoint, the stand your ground in this case seemed more provocative than anybody. >> he made the comments yesterday. in san francisco while accepting her honor. and helping to create the than at...
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. >>> first lady michelle obama is meeting privately with the family of a 15-year-old honor student right now, before attending the girl's funeral. police say hadia pendleton was gunned down last month in a park, just about a mile away from the obama's chicago home. investigators say she was not the intended target. just a week before her death, pendleton performed with her band at obama's inauguration, an event she called a highlight of her life. no arrests have been made in the case. >>> back here in california, hundreds of gun advocates demonstrated at the state capitol for their second amendment rights. >> we're sick and tired of the assembly and congress telling us what we can and can't do! >> protesters gathered on the steps of the capitol building. many are parents who say they are ensuring the right to bear arms. the state legislature is considering measures that would give california the toughest gun control laws in the country. proposals include background checks for buying ammunition clips and banning clips that hold more than 10 bullets. >>> your reusable bags may be making yo
. >>> first lady michelle obama is meeting privately with the family of a 15-year-old honor student right now, before attending the girl's funeral. police say hadia pendleton was gunned down last month in a park, just about a mile away from the obama's chicago home. investigators say she was not the intended target. just a week before her death, pendleton performed with her band at obama's inauguration, an event she called a highlight of her life. no arrests have been made in the case....
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. >>> happening right now -- president obama is preparing to unveil some big changes to the corporate tax rate. kyla campbell is joining us live in our ktvu newsroom. >> reporter: dave, republicans this morning say the president's plan is not a bargain, let alone grand. here's a closer look at the plan to lower corporate tax rates. the current rate is 35% but he wants to lower that to 28% and he also wants to give manufacturing companies a better rate of 25%. the president wants to impose a minimum tax on foreign earnings in order to keep bizs from using tax havens abroad and paying less taxes. he will be in tennessee at an amazon. they plan to hire in 13 states including california. on top of that, he wants investments in middle-class jobs. but house republicans say that means simst stimulus -- stimulus spending and that's something they oppose. so before the president even lays out his plan publicly this afternoon, senate minority leader mitch mcconnell is shooting it down this morning. his reaction, when i see you next. live in washington, kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> 7:
. >>> happening right now -- president obama is preparing to unveil some big changes to the corporate tax rate. kyla campbell is joining us live in our ktvu newsroom. >> reporter: dave, republicans this morning say the president's plan is not a bargain, let alone grand. here's a closer look at the plan to lower corporate tax rates. the current rate is 35% but he wants to lower that to 28% and he also wants to give manufacturing companies a better rate of 25%. the president wants...
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we've got temperatures right now in the 60's around the bay. for the afternoon, upper 70's for san francisco. >>> this morning, president obama will unveil a new initiative aimed at advancing the humanitarian work of nelson mandela. this is the prison in which mandela was held for 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment. the president will later discuss his plan called power africa, a partnership between the u.s. and six african countries to double the number of people with access to electricity. >> the yearning for justice and dignity that transcends boundaries of race and class and faith and country. that's what mandela represents. >> yesterday, about 100 demonstrators clashed with police outside the university of johannesburg where the president was speaking. police used stun grenades to break up the crowd. >>> and in south africa, where mandela lived for years, a group of women gathered outside his home, singing songs and chanting for his recovery. >>> pope francis took some time in morning to talk about his predecessor, pope benedict xvi. he sa
we've got temperatures right now in the 60's around the bay. for the afternoon, upper 70's for san francisco. >>> this morning, president obama will unveil a new initiative aimed at advancing the humanitarian work of nelson mandela. this is the prison in which mandela was held for 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment. the president will later discuss his plan called power africa, a partnership between the u.s. and six african countries to double the number of people with access to...
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in the last hour we've showed you live right here on mornings on 2 president obama and the first lady coming out of air force one at joint base andrews in maryland. the family spent the last day of their vacation in a rental home in kylua and then at a steak house. off air force one, the first family boarded marine one to head back to the white house. president obama will be busy preparing for his inauguration but district of columbia officials predict there will be far fewer people attending this swearing in ceremony than his first one in 2009, when nearly 2 million people flocked to the national mall to see the historic event. this time, close to 800,000 people are expected to attend the swearing in ceremony at the steps of the capitol on monday, january 21st. >>> some insurance premiums are going to go up by more than 25% in california, despite the new healthcare law. the new york times reports blue cross is proposing increasing premiums by 26% in california for some policyholders. aetna is raising premiums by 22%, and blue shield of california plans a 20% increase. 37 states have
in the last hour we've showed you live right here on mornings on 2 president obama and the first lady coming out of air force one at joint base andrews in maryland. the family spent the last day of their vacation in a rental home in kylua and then at a steak house. off air force one, the first family boarded marine one to head back to the white house. president obama will be busy preparing for his inauguration but district of columbia officials predict there will be far fewer people attending...
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. >> reporter: dave people who support gun rights say president barack obama's support for gun orders threaten their rights. since the shooting in newtown connecticut many are vowing to make stricter gun laws and they will make an executive order meaning congress has no say. texas is starting to begin impeachment procedures to stop the president and vice- president joseph biden is expected to put through a new ban on weapons and universal background checks. but the president says it is not the same as taking citizens guns away. other gun advocates are creating fear and it is a good way to drum up business. >> even the slightest hint of some sensible responsible legislation in this area fans this notion that somehow here it comes and that everybody's guns will be taken away. >> reporter: and a new pole shows some tougher gun laws and i will break down the numbers when i see you next. kyla campbell in washington ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> we are now learning secretary of state hillary rodham clinton will testify about the u.s. consulate in libya. that is according to the foreign a
. >> reporter: dave people who support gun rights say president barack obama's support for gun orders threaten their rights. since the shooting in newtown connecticut many are vowing to make stricter gun laws and they will make an executive order meaning congress has no say. texas is starting to begin impeachment procedures to stop the president and vice- president joseph biden is expected to put through a new ban on weapons and universal background checks. but the president says it is...
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obama is getting some support on capitol hill. why it might not be enough. why him going after public support is not the right move when i see you next. >>> well, roll does know how to shoot a gun. over the weekend, the white house released the photograph. as the gun control debate heats up, the president was asked if he had ever shot a gun and this photo shows, yes, he has. >>> a nonprofit group is sponsoring a gun buyback event later this month. the group, protect our children bay area has so far raised $30,000 for the event. the buyback will offer about $100 for a small gun, about $200 for an assault-type weapon. this is gonna bed held at east palo alto city hall saturday, february 23rd. >>> lawrence berkeley lab scientists say there is a new hidden hazard in many homes and work places. the homes built since the 1970s have flame retardants and those may be releasing chemicals in the air breathed. not only are those chemicals danger, they say, they dot often make a structure safer during a fire. >>> team oracle plans to return to the water with the badly d
obama is getting some support on capitol hill. why it might not be enough. why him going after public support is not the right move when i see you next. >>> well, roll does know how to shoot a gun. over the weekend, the white house released the photograph. as the gun control debate heats up, the president was asked if he had ever shot a gun and this photo shows, yes, he has. >>> a nonprofit group is sponsoring a gun buyback event later this month. the group, protect our...
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you right remember that president obama considered her as secretary of state but republicans threatened to block that because of benghazi. the president will also name samantha power as rice's replacement. she's a former white house adviser. even if republicans are angry over rice's appointment, there's not much they can do about it. this post does not require senate confirmation. live in washington, kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> 8:17. two waiters and another woman are in custody in connection with a mass abducktion in mexico city -- abduction in mexico city. a witness told police that the bar's staff sent victims outside on the streets where armed men ordered them into suvs. amnesty international is calling the number of unsolved disappearances in mexico a human rights crisis. >>> police in india are issuing an alert after three men are accused of gang raping an american woman. bris say she was unable to find a -- police say she was unable to find a taxi. the three men in a truck drove her to a secluded spot where they reportedly raped her. she went to police. n
you right remember that president obama considered her as secretary of state but republicans threatened to block that because of benghazi. the president will also name samantha power as rice's replacement. she's a former white house adviser. even if republicans are angry over rice's appointment, there's not much they can do about it. this post does not require senate confirmation. live in washington, kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> 8:17. two waiters and...
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republicans taking the senate or democrats taking the house. >> if the republicans are right about obama care, and everything they say about it is true, the democrats will never win another election. they have the senate and in 2006 they will get the presidency. if they crash the economy and we default, even if they are right, they will lose the house in 2014 and may not get the president seat for some time. that's what the stakes aright now. >> if obama care is going to be such a disaster, why not let it playout. >> let the person people experience obama care. if it is as bad as they say it is, they will recoil from it. >> the the flip side is they say that republicans are care of seeing what obama care is. >> that is -- they're afraid they will become addicted and it will be a heroin drip on the subsidies. i think what the republicans have to have confidence in is the ability to say we generally vote for divided government, and i think you will have a you needed congress against -- >> thank you, panel. we'll see you next week. up next, our power player of the week. my customers can sho
republicans taking the senate or democrats taking the house. >> if the republicans are right about obama care, and everything they say about it is true, the democrats will never win another election. they have the senate and in 2006 they will get the presidency. if they crash the economy and we default, even if they are right, they will lose the house in 2014 and may not get the president seat for some time. that's what the stakes aright now. >> if obama care is going to be such a...
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. >>> 6:12 is the time right now. emotional story for more than 50 years ago. why a man from oakland is now talking about his experience at a florida reform school suspected of child abuse. >>> plus how president obama is trying to win support from military strike in syria. >>> good morning. right now traffic is getting busier all over the bay area. including on the bridges. we'll tell you more about the morning commute. >>> lots of fog is hugging the coast. not much making a push inland. we'll talk about the temps and when this cooling trend will kick in for all. [ male announcer ] at sizzler... it's back for a limited time! fire grilled steak and golden all-you-can-eat shrimp for an incredible $9.99! only at sizzler! >>> welcome back to ktvu channel 2 morning news. time is 6:16. this is a live look at the massive wild fire on mt. diablo from our news chapper 2. it started yesterday afternoon and grown ever since. we are hearing at least around 1500 acres have burned so far. lots of challenges for firefighters this morning. battling the steep terrain. lots of
. >>> 6:12 is the time right now. emotional story for more than 50 years ago. why a man from oakland is now talking about his experience at a florida reform school suspected of child abuse. >>> plus how president obama is trying to win support from military strike in syria. >>> good morning. right now traffic is getting busier all over the bay area. including on the bridges. we'll tell you more about the morning commute. >>> lots of fog is hugging the coast....
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. >>> president obama is you areing republicans and democrats to put aside their differences and pass a budget with a new domestic spending. >> if we don't pick the right priorities now, make the right choices now, we could hinder growth and opportunity for decades and leave our children with something less. >> the president says he's happy to hear that republican leaders will not seek another government shutdown or threatened default. he is warning the gop against pursuing budget cuts. the president says he supports closing wasteful tax loopholes and wants to protect education programs and road projects that create jobs. >>> some lake sonoma and lake mendocino visitor facilities are still closed following the government shutdown. this includes many restrooms and campgrounds found at the parks. litter removal and other maintenance has been cut back. the army corps of engineers says the resolution that ended the shutdown did not release all of the funds the parks need. >>> the obama administration says the had heg had heg website -- healthcare.gov website should be working smoothly by
. >>> president obama is you areing republicans and democrats to put aside their differences and pass a budget with a new domestic spending. >> if we don't pick the right priorities now, make the right choices now, we could hinder growth and opportunity for decades and leave our children with something less. >> the president says he's happy to hear that republican leaders will not seek another government shutdown or threatened default. he is warning the gop against pursuing...
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last month, president obama said he would back a senate measure to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. we're also expected to get some video later this morning, hopefully any time soon. mcdonald's workers protesting outside the smithsonian's national air and space museum. they work there under a federal contract. they are calling on the president to issue an executive order that companies doing bis with the federal government -- business with the federal government pay that wage. the workers say it's difficult to live on 7.25 an hour which is only about $15,000 a year. now, again, protests at 100 cities across the country here in the bay area, workers are striking. planning to strike outside of fast-food restaurants in oakland, in san jose. in our next hour of "mornings on 2," we'll have more details on where and when those walkouts will take place a little later on today. >>> reporting live in the newsroom, pam cook, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you, pam. >>> 7:50. might be a little treacherous getting to some of those protests around. sal joins us now and more report
last month, president obama said he would back a senate measure to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. we're also expected to get some video later this morning, hopefully any time soon. mcdonald's workers protesting outside the smithsonian's national air and space museum. they work there under a federal contract. they are calling on the president to issue an executive order that companies doing bis with the federal government -- business with the federal government pay that wage....
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president obama is talking about reducing gun violence. joe biden is speaking right now. killed trying to save those hildren. >>> six members of the staff killed trying to save those children. it's been hard for the nation to comprepare hend. hard for the nation -- comprepare hend and hard for the -- comprehend and hard for the nation to fathom. time is not measured in days but is measured in minutes, in seconds since you received that news. another minute without your daughter, another minute without your sun. another minute without your wife, another minute without your mom. i want to personally thank chris and lynn mcdonald who lost their be and for again the courage of all of you to be here today. i admire, i admire the grace and the resolve that you all have showing. and i must say i've been deeply affected by your faith as well. and the president and i are going to do everything to try to match the resolve you demonstrated. no one can know for certain if this senseless act could have been prevented but we all know we have a moral obligation, a moral obligation to do
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also we'll hear a very familiar refrain on the issue of how it was described and laid out by the obama administration after the attacks. the old issue of blaming it on the anti-muslim video. we'll have one witness, who is the number two person at the embassy in libya who will say they knew right away it was a terrorist attack and there was no reason for the administration to characterize it otherwise. >> we just saw some video of former secretary of state, hillary clinton. some people are saying the reason the republicans are coming down so hard, these she's a potential presidential candidate for 2016. they want to see what they can do to maybe put some blocks in that path. >> reporter: the interesting part about the former secretary of state is this -- i was really struck in the media aftermath in the attacks as to how she took a back seat in the public explain aches of it because susan rice was the one who went out on the talk shows and talks abouted videos of the anti-muslim video and hillary clinton described it in the immediate aftermath as a terrorist attack but then some disappe
also we'll hear a very familiar refrain on the issue of how it was described and laid out by the obama administration after the attacks. the old issue of blaming it on the anti-muslim video. we'll have one witness, who is the number two person at the embassy in libya who will say they knew right away it was a terrorist attack and there was no reason for the administration to characterize it otherwise. >> we just saw some video of former secretary of state, hillary clinton. some people are...
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president obama delaying a call for a military strike on syria. so what happens now? we'll bring you a live report from washington, d.c. >>> good morning. right now, traffic is moving along pretty well on 280, slow. >>> a little bit of sun. that's on the peninsula and the south bay. there's a lot of cloud cover elsewhere. not only low clouds but also high cloud. >>> continuing coverage now on the situation in syria. president obama is pausing for his push on military strikes to give diplomacy a chance. richt now negotiations are -- right now, negotiations are underway to force syria to give up its chemical weapons. kyla campbell is in washington, d.c. to explain the shift in the president's stand over the past couple of weeks. kyla? >> reporter: tori, first president obama said a military strike was needed and it seemed imminent. then he said he would get congressional approval and now we wait as diplomatic resolutions play out. >> chemical weapons were still used by the assad regime. however, over the last few days we have seen some encouraging signs. >> reporter: pr
president obama delaying a call for a military strike on syria. so what happens now? we'll bring you a live report from washington, d.c. >>> good morning. right now, traffic is moving along pretty well on 280, slow. >>> a little bit of sun. that's on the peninsula and the south bay. there's a lot of cloud cover elsewhere. not only low clouds but also high cloud. >>> continuing coverage now on the situation in syria. president obama is pausing for his push on military...
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vice president joe biden will be sworn in first and then president obama will be sworn in at a small ceremony at the white house. the public swearing in on monday morning followed by the parade and ball. our reporters will have live reports beginning tomorrow morning right here on mornings on 2. >>> as the 49ers prepare for the championship gauge one of the -- game, one of the stars is being accused of assault. the police say the incident came just hours after he helped the niners beat the packers. the special victim's unit is investigating. he was interviewed with his lawyer present. >> i can't go into details on the investigation. it is still active and ongoing. what i can tell you is that we did interview mr. crabtree. he was co-optive. >> the allegation is said to be shocking for fans. >> it's a shock. it's so new so the details have to come out and we'll figure it out later. hopefully we'll take the win and go after that. >> no matter what, the team will pull together and do a good job on sunday. we are going to support them. >> the niner's players and coaches arrived in atlanta
vice president joe biden will be sworn in first and then president obama will be sworn in at a small ceremony at the white house. the public swearing in on monday morning followed by the parade and ball. our reporters will have live reports beginning tomorrow morning right here on mornings on 2. >>> as the 49ers prepare for the championship gauge one of the -- game, one of the stars is being accused of assault. the police say the incident came just hours after he helped the niners beat...
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. >>> happening right now, president obama is meeting with members of anintelligence task force -- of an intelligence task force about modifying the surveillance programs. this comes a day after the president met with high-tech leaders with companies like google, facebook, yahoo. they want information that's restricted and collected by the nsa. >>> the coroner determined a body found on july 5th was that of a murder victim. the decomposed corpse was found near lemon and derr streets. there were wounds on the skull. the victim was a latino man between 30 and 50 years old about 5'6" to 5'10". he was wearing dennison jeans and a t-shirt made by the company, g-unit. >>> the city of richmond is one step closer to helping homeowners who could lose their property to foreclosure. the city council voted to set up guidelines for using eminent domain to stop foreclosures. the council agreed to give priority to neighborhoods that have suffered the most in the foreclosure crisis. but it does not mean the city is ready to start eminent domain proceedings. >>> authors of the two-year $300,000 safety
. >>> happening right now, president obama is meeting with members of anintelligence task force -- of an intelligence task force about modifying the surveillance programs. this comes a day after the president met with high-tech leaders with companies like google, facebook, yahoo. they want information that's restricted and collected by the nsa. >>> the coroner determined a body found on july 5th was that of a murder victim. the decomposed corpse was found near lemon and derr...
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president obama is expected to nominate the head of the justice department civil rights division as his next labor secretary. the announcement could come as soon as tomorrow. thomas perez has led the justice department civil rights division since 2009 and previously served as maryland secretary. if confirmed he would replace hill da who resigned in january. >>> some financial professionals are encouraging same sex partners to apply for social security tax refunds and other benefits given to married couples now. they strike down the federal defense of marriage act the couples may be eligible to retroactive payments. arguments on the federal law and on california's proposition 8 begin march 26th with a decision expected by the end of june. >>> hundreds of gay right supporters held a kiss in at a sacramento area mall. >> everyone is equal. it doesn't matter who you are. >> participates say they are showing their support for a gay couple who was asked to leave the mall after sharing a kiss. mall officials defended the security guard who asked the couple to leave but they had since apologize
president obama is expected to nominate the head of the justice department civil rights division as his next labor secretary. the announcement could come as soon as tomorrow. thomas perez has led the justice department civil rights division since 2009 and previously served as maryland secretary. if confirmed he would replace hill da who resigned in january. >>> some financial professionals are encouraging same sex partners to apply for social security tax refunds and other benefits...
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president obama predicted that. >> yes. >>> eight minutes before 8:00. new information about february's damaging water main break in san francisco. the previous work under investigation that may be linked to the rupture. >>> a new report millions of californians face in the risk of major flooded. >>> 7.5 million californians live in places that face flooding. a report says it could cost $100 billion to protect the state's endangered infrastructure. that's ten times more than the state has to shore up aging dams an levees. 800 flood prevention projects have been identified. but the experts say even those would not provide protection from 100-year floods. >>> the puc may be close to figuring out the 16-inch pipe that burst and flooded holes. the puc is looking into whether that work may have damaged the water main and the possibility of faulty welding is also under investigation. >>> all right. 7:55. we want to check in with sal, see what's happening on the roads. how's is looking on 880? >> it's slow in some area, southbound. northbound traffic is moderat
president obama predicted that. >> yes. >>> eight minutes before 8:00. new information about february's damaging water main break in san francisco. the previous work under investigation that may be linked to the rupture. >>> a new report millions of californians face in the risk of major flooded. >>> 7.5 million californians live in places that face flooding. a report says it could cost $100 billion to protect the state's endangered infrastructure. that's ten...
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right now we're saying we don't meat the requirements under obama care and we'll offer you a better deal. >> no, you're going to offer a government mandated deal. there are people who are elderly people required to pay for maternity coverage. we had a letter from a 62-year-old couple. the new policy, the cheapest they were being offered, the deductible was doubled. visits to specialist were going up, and there is no free lunch. we have to take a break here, but when we come back, new a gaegss, the nsa fired on our enemy and our friends. we debate what it means for the relationship with our allies, next. >>> we know it is not a product of single party but a system of the government. want nsa made a mockery of our privacy values. there is a record of every cell phone call and every internet transaction made in the u.s. today. >> dennis kucinich calling for the end of government surveillance of americans. the latest revelation apparently from edward snowden is that the u.s. government monitored the phone calls of at least 30 world leaders including angela merkel. brett, we heard about mass
right now we're saying we don't meat the requirements under obama care and we'll offer you a better deal. >> no, you're going to offer a government mandated deal. there are people who are elderly people required to pay for maternity coverage. we had a letter from a 62-year-old couple. the new policy, the cheapest they were being offered, the deductible was doubled. visits to specialist were going up, and there is no free lunch. we have to take a break here, but when we come back, new a...
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. >>> happening right now -- president obama has just boarded air force one. there it is. these are live pictures right now of the plane. he's headed to austin, texas. this is a live picture out of joint base antruce. this is the first -- andrews. this is the first stop on the job opportunities tour. he will visit a middle school where the students are learning what the white house calls real world jobs. that's at joint base andrews, about to take off heading to texas. >>> the death top keeps rising from last week's factory collapse in bangladesh. in the meantime, tragedy hits another garment factory in that same country. >>> why a judge just gave that specific warning to another actor who has been the voice of a very famous cartoon character. ♪ like the bold hot n spicy mcchicken, and the new grilled onion cheddar burger topped with caramelized onions and melted white cheddar. everyday, as always, there's a lot to love for a little on mcdonald's dollar menu. >>> a lot of low clouds in place. a cool, breezy day. temperatures won't warm up too much. maybe a little bit far
. >>> happening right now -- president obama has just boarded air force one. there it is. these are live pictures right now of the plane. he's headed to austin, texas. this is a live picture out of joint base antruce. this is the first -- andrews. this is the first stop on the job opportunities tour. he will visit a middle school where the students are learning what the white house calls real world jobs. that's at joint base andrews, about to take off heading to texas. >>> the...
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we will be right back. [applause] countries tu thank you for co-hosting. on "parks and recreation" on thursday on nbc. and see you tomorrow. bye-bye. >>> president obama gets ready to speak about the key pipeline controversy. >>> b.a.r.t. union workers take action to move toward a strike -- at noon. what do you think of this one? ♪ ♪ really? ♪ ♪ what's this? this is a rose i made from a turnip. let's try together. ♪ ♪ perfect. two worlds that fit in one kitchen. come in today and save up to 20% on a kitchen from ikea. >>> complete bay area news coverage starts right now. this is ktvu channel 2 news at noon. >>> it's been nearly five years since california passed proposition 8 and now the supreme court is ready to issue a long-awaited ruling on the controversial ban. good afternoon. i'm tori campbell after several weeks of waiting, that decision is scheduled to come down tomorrow just after 7:00 a.m.
we will be right back. [applause] countries tu thank you for co-hosting. on "parks and recreation" on thursday on nbc. and see you tomorrow. bye-bye. >>> president obama gets ready to speak about the key pipeline controversy. >>> b.a.r.t. union workers take action to move toward a strike -- at noon. what do you think of this one? ♪ ♪ really? ♪ ♪ what's this? this is a rose i made from a turnip. let's try together. ♪ ♪ perfect. two worlds that fit in one...
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president obama is scheduled to address the nation tomorrow at 6:00 in the evening pacific time. we will carry that address live right here on ktvu channel 2. >>> protests for and against military action in syria are being held in the bay area. tonight demonstrators plan to protest outside of house minority leader nancy pelosi's office in san francisco. code pink protestors also rallied on the golden gate bridge over the weekend. they say they fear even a limited military strike could lead to long-term u.s. involvement in syria. >> we are outraged that the congress is not listening to the american public. they are saying no to military attacks on syria. and we've had enough of war. >> some syrian americans also rallied over the weekend in san francisco's union square. they say u.s. action is desperately needed to end president bashar assad's regime. >> he says he's resigning at the end of the year so he can spend more time with the family. he was just 35 years old when he became president of the naacp. that made him the youngest president ever in the civil rights organization 104
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two men and a woman were later arrested. >>> in about 30 minutes from right now, president obama will travel to illinois for a quick trip selling his economic policies. this one day trip includes appearances in illinois and missouri. the president will be calling for bipartisan support to fund health care, education, and also also -- job growth. >>> last night in richard, dozens of police officers rushed to city council after a disruption from protesters. police cleared out the chambers after protesters with bull horns started shouting. the reason for this disruption, that's still not clear. the council meeting continued in the lobby. >>> police in oakland admit they were caught off guard responding to the violent protests that followed the verdict in the george zimmerman case. they don't plan to make the same mistake during the scheduled protests for this weekend. tara moriarty joins us from oakland with that they're planning to do. >> reporter: most officers will be on the streets this weekend because all regular days off have been canceled for friday and saturday. the chief said it
two men and a woman were later arrested. >>> in about 30 minutes from right now, president obama will travel to illinois for a quick trip selling his economic policies. this one day trip includes appearances in illinois and missouri. the president will be calling for bipartisan support to fund health care, education, and also also -- job growth. >>> last night in richard, dozens of police officers rushed to city council after a disruption from protesters. police cleared out...
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division since 2009 and he will be the first latino to be nominated by president barack obama for the cabinet and the former person returned home last month. >>> they rejected a federal mediator's proposal for a cooling off period. they have been canceled since musicians went on strike and there is no word on when negotiations can continue. they are coming for the world baseball classic . yesterday puerto rico beat them and they move onto the finals. angel pagan is playing for the giants and another winner for tonight's game, they will play for tomorrow night. remember the parking meter prizes went up earlier this month and it can run as much as the 7 bucks an hour. >>> something new on bart this morning. brian flores is now in oakland with how riders are reacting to bikes on board and what you need to know if you will be taking bart today, brian? >> reporter: so far we have spoken to commuters and this is the second time bikes on bart has been tested and if you do take the trains this morning expect larger crowds. that being said unlike the last test, bikes will be allowed through al
division since 2009 and he will be the first latino to be nominated by president barack obama for the cabinet and the former person returned home last month. >>> they rejected a federal mediator's proposal for a cooling off period. they have been canceled since musicians went on strike and there is no word on when negotiations can continue. they are coming for the world baseball classic . yesterday puerto rico beat them and they move onto the finals. angel pagan is playing for the...
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need to be put in jail. >> reporter: president barack obama does not have the authority to fire any employees within the internal revenue service and meanwhile still on capitol hill they say the acting commissioner lied to them, we will have more when i see you next,... kyla campbell. >>> they are investigating a deadly stabbing and the man who was stabbed was rushed to the hospital but he later died. so far we have no other information on a suspect. >>> by the end of the night, somebody could win one of the largest jackpots in history. powerball is the third largest powerball jackpot and the third largest among lotteries. modifications means there will be a jackpot but the ticket that started selling is also selling in california. >>> your come knew the will be affected. we just got word from caltrans they have been cleared to single tracks due to the fatal crash and the transit system will be delayed still and you should give yourself plenty of extra time and if you can, you have an option to use something else and you may want to do that because of what is going on here. again th
need to be put in jail. >> reporter: president barack obama does not have the authority to fire any employees within the internal revenue service and meanwhile still on capitol hill they say the acting commissioner lied to them, we will have more when i see you next,... kyla campbell. >>> they are investigating a deadly stabbing and the man who was stabbed was rushed to the hospital but he later died. so far we have no other information on a suspect. >>> by the end of...
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. >>> donald trump offered to help the obama administration. in 8 minutes ... >> an oakland man exonerated after 14 years in prison. what went wrong and how one santa clara group helped make it right. >>> updating the extended forecast back at 10:45 p.m. to tell us when we may reach 80 degrees. >>> a live picture looking at the vatican where the ritual of picking a new pope is about to begin. how catholics here will be marking the day well, well, well. growing up, we didn't have u-verse. we couldn't record four shows at the same time. in my day, you were lucky if you could record two shows. and if mom was recording her dumb show and dad was recording his dumb show then, by george, that's all we watched. and we liked it! today's kids got it so good. [ male announcer ] call to get u-verse tv starting at $19 a month for 2 years with qualifying bundles. rethink possible. >>> in a matter of hours, cardinals are silt to begin their conclave. -- set to begin their conclave. the first smoke is expected noon our time tomorrow. here in the bay area, c
. >>> donald trump offered to help the obama administration. in 8 minutes ... >> an oakland man exonerated after 14 years in prison. what went wrong and how one santa clara group helped make it right. >>> updating the extended forecast back at 10:45 p.m. to tell us when we may reach 80 degrees. >>> a live picture looking at the vatican where the ritual of picking a new pope is about to begin. how catholics here will be marking the day well, well, well....
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one letter was sent to president obama. another to a u.s. senator. this morning a suspicious package trigger add lockdown on capitol hill. scott mcfarland joins us now with word the lockdown has now been lifted. scott? >> reporter: just a short while ago, janet, not just a suspicious package but two suspicious letters tested as well, -- letters as well, all tested, all cleared. police officers and explosive sniffing dogs outside and inside the entrances on capitol hill. you can also see a hazardous materials truck there. lights flashing near the u.s. senate russell building. the third floor of the building locked down for a while today, including a hallway with the offices of pennsylvania democratic senator bob casey. >> there was a letter on this floor that was delivered that apparently is no longer a concern about, but in the interest of being careful, they shut down a corridor. >> reporter: in the past 24 hours, two other letters have reportedly tested positive for a poison called ricin, one addressed to president owe bam. another -- president oba
one letter was sent to president obama. another to a u.s. senator. this morning a suspicious package trigger add lockdown on capitol hill. scott mcfarland joins us now with word the lockdown has now been lifted. scott? >> reporter: just a short while ago, janet, not just a suspicious package but two suspicious letters tested as well, -- letters as well, all tested, all cleared. police officers and explosive sniffing dogs outside and inside the entrances on capitol hill. you can also see a...
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right now, traffic is actually doing pretty well during the closure. but we do have fog. we'll tell you how that is affecting traffic. >>> partly cloudy, muggy, even a sprinkle all are in the forecast for your labor day. i will have a look at what you can expect in your area coming up. >>> welcome back. the taliban claiming responsibility for an attack on a u.s. base in afghanistan today. nato says no troops were killed in this attack. but you are looking at the aftermath of the attack on the base near the bored of pakistan. they exploded bombs, burned trucks. they shut down a key truck used by nato supply trucks. at least three insurgents were reportedly killed in the attack. >>> president obama has sought congressional approval to launch a strike on siriia-- syria. our reporter is live with more. >> reporter: good morning, pam. president obama made a huge gamble this weekend. he's decided a strike on syria is necessary but he says he won't proceed until he has approval from congress. all eyes here in washington are on capitol hill while both houses are still on summer r
right now, traffic is actually doing pretty well during the closure. but we do have fog. we'll tell you how that is affecting traffic. >>> partly cloudy, muggy, even a sprinkle all are in the forecast for your labor day. i will have a look at what you can expect in your area coming up. >>> welcome back. the taliban claiming responsibility for an attack on a u.s. base in afghanistan today. nato says no troops were killed in this attack. but you are looking at the aftermath of...
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this comes as president obama is set to call for tighter gun restrictions. the nra has taken aim at violent games. but now they have released this shooting range app. >> i don't think it's consistent with a good shot. >> reporter: it has an original age restriction of four. it's now been raised to 12. tomorrow mr. obama will call on congress to ban assault weapons and limit high capacity clips like those used in the deadly sandy hook school shooting and require background checks on all gun buyers. >> will all of them get through this congress, i don't know. >> the head of the nra predicts failure. >> but i would say that the likelihood is they're not going to be able to get an assault weapons ban through this congress. >> reporter: new york lawmakers were able to pass the toughest assault weapons restriction in the nation. it was signed by governor cuomo today. president obama will be joined by school children who wrote to him following the school shooting at sandy hook elementary. reporting live tonight, heather holmes, ktvu news. >>> new at 10:00, a peacef
this comes as president obama is set to call for tighter gun restrictions. the nra has taken aim at violent games. but now they have released this shooting range app. >> i don't think it's consistent with a good shot. >> reporter: it has an original age restriction of four. it's now been raised to 12. tomorrow mr. obama will call on congress to ban assault weapons and limit high capacity clips like those used in the deadly sandy hook school shooting and require background checks on...
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right now it reads under 11 million under budget. right now they are talking about gun legislation and kyla campbell reports from the washington d.c. newsroom, average americans are seemingly backing off the push for tougher laws, kyla? >> reporter: they are weakening across the country and here is the latest poll. 49% of americans now support stricter gun laws which is down 58% in january. this afternoon the senate is voting on at least 9 different pieces of legislation and they will expand to online gun sales and shows. it needs 60 votes to pass and based on a number of senators speaking out it looks like they could fall short. there are others up for a vote including an assault weapons ban led by dianne finestein. >> we hope to set up a series of votes both sides would like to initially offer on this legislation. >> the final legislation will -- >> reporter: the final legislation will not be hammered out and i will have what happens in these next votes when i see you next kyla campbell ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> according to
right now it reads under 11 million under budget. right now they are talking about gun legislation and kyla campbell reports from the washington d.c. newsroom, average americans are seemingly backing off the push for tougher laws, kyla? >> reporter: they are weakening across the country and here is the latest poll. 49% of americans now support stricter gun laws which is down 58% in january. this afternoon the senate is voting on at least 9 different pieces of legislation and they will...
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. >>> president obama and other officials in washington are getting briefed right now on the very latest developments out of boston. ktvu kyla campbell is in our washington, d.c. newsroom covering that part of the story. you spoke at the white house. kyla. >> reporter: my contact at the white house still has not said if president obama could speak later this morning. we do know the daily white house press conference with spokesman jay carney is still scheduled for 9:00 a.m. pacific. we are told president obama was briefed overnight by his homeland security and counterterrorism advisor -- counter terrorism advisors. just hours before that deadly shooting over night, the president enfierce lady were in boston. he spoke at the interface prayer service and then the two visited victims from monday's last. janet napolitano will speak at a hearing in 45 minutes. if that goes on as scheduled, she will give us the latest information about what homeland security knows about the boston bombing. live in washington kyla campbell. >> make sure you stay tuned to ktvu all morning long for continued team
. >>> president obama and other officials in washington are getting briefed right now on the very latest developments out of boston. ktvu kyla campbell is in our washington, d.c. newsroom covering that part of the story. you spoke at the white house. kyla. >> reporter: my contact at the white house still has not said if president obama could speak later this morning. we do know the daily white house press conference with spokesman jay carney is still scheduled for 9:00 a.m....
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president obama says gun rights advocates and the nra are simply creating fear. >> even the slightest hint of some sensible, responsible legislation in this area fans this notion that somehow here it comes. and that everybody's guns are gonna be taken away. >>> president obama could reveal his plans as early as tomorrow and we expect to learn more at the daily white house news conference which gets underway in less than 90 minutes. live in washington, kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> 8:16. in a few hours, you can trade guns for cash in marin county. it's part of the area's first ever gun buyback event. organizers will pay -- will pay $200 for semi-automatic guns and $100 or foreguns. you must bring proof of residency in order to take part. this is in contra costa county and the five dropoff locations are open from 11:00 this morning until 8:00 tonight, the list -- >>> family members and friends will say final goodbyes to aaron swartz, the co-founder of redit. he was accused of stealing almost $5 million articles from the air curves of m.i.t. -- archives of m.i.t. he became an i
president obama says gun rights advocates and the nra are simply creating fear. >> even the slightest hint of some sensible, responsible legislation in this area fans this notion that somehow here it comes. and that everybody's guns are gonna be taken away. >>> president obama could reveal his plans as early as tomorrow and we expect to learn more at the daily white house news conference which gets underway in less than 90 minutes. live in washington, kyla campbell, ktvu channel...
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right now he's in a coma. he's identified as 51-year-old david lamont. witnesses say a dark colored suv left the lane. anyone with information is asked to call police. >>> president obama and former president clinton are speaking today in new york. they will talk about the affordable care act. it comes one week before people without health insurance can can sign up for health coverage through new insurance marketplaces. former president clinton urged opponents to quit trying to undo it and work to improve it. >>> the white house champions of change program, emily white with the american red cross overseas a team that delivering free disaster training to bay area communities and normal thong, the president of the development center that's developed or rehabbed more than 2,300 units of affordable housing, congratulations. >> definitely. >>> 5:17. sal, check ing in on the east shore this morning. how does it look? >> looks pretty good. right now it's look ing ing good on 80 westbound as you head out to the mcarthur maize. not a bad drive. if you're driving
right now he's in a coma. he's identified as 51-year-old david lamont. witnesses say a dark colored suv left the lane. anyone with information is asked to call police. >>> president obama and former president clinton are speaking today in new york. they will talk about the affordable care act. it comes one week before people without health insurance can can sign up for health coverage through new insurance marketplaces. former president clinton urged opponents to quit trying to undo it...
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you got this, right? i do got this. let us get everything off the shelf, and to your home. sofa... desk... you know what? why don't you go get some frozen yogurt. i got this. you're so sweet. you got this, right? i do got this. let us get everything off the shelf, and to your home. >>> tomorrow morning president obama will announce new policies in pons to the newtown school shooting. he'll be surrounded by children who wrote to him after that tragedy. the president does not have to wait for congress to act. >> reporter: the white house says president obama could make nearly 20 executive orders to enact stricter gun laws. that would not require approval from lawmakers. one option, appointing a full time director of the atf. >> it's been a very long time since the senate has confirm add head of the atf. >> reporter: congress has not approved a nominee for the past six years. obama could install one himself. he could direct them to investigate more gun thefts. right now they investigate only when ten or more are stolen and
you got this, right? i do got this. let us get everything off the shelf, and to your home. sofa... desk... you know what? why don't you go get some frozen yogurt. i got this. you're so sweet. you got this, right? i do got this. let us get everything off the shelf, and to your home. >>> tomorrow morning president obama will announce new policies in pons to the newtown school shooting. he'll be surrounded by children who wrote to him after that tragedy. the president does not have to...
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. >>> but first, the leading republican speaks out about president obama's syrian plan as the u.n. is preparing to release the report to profit the u.s. >>> and preparing for a daunting mission. the delicate operation set to take place to up right the crippled contra costa concordia. >>> when shower chances resurface on the seven day forecast. for a yoplait. i don't mind, i mean it's orange crème. and when mom said bobby was too edgy... 'sup girl. i just swapped him out for tyler. 'sup girl. mom never questioned bobby again. two can play at this game. [ female announcer ] swap one snack a week for a yoplait. and everybody wins. yoplait. it is so good. and everybody wins. happy birthday! it's a painting easel! the tide's coming in! this is my favorite one. it's upside down. oh, sorry. (woman vo) it takes him places he's always wanted to go. that's why we bought a subaru. (announcer) love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. >>> a live look now as crews in italy are understood taking what is said to be one of the biggest salvage jobs in history. moving the grounded costa concordia w
. >>> but first, the leading republican speaks out about president obama's syrian plan as the u.n. is preparing to release the report to profit the u.s. >>> and preparing for a daunting mission. the delicate operation set to take place to up right the crippled contra costa concordia. >>> when shower chances resurface on the seven day forecast. for a yoplait. i don't mind, i mean it's orange crème. and when mom said bobby was too edgy... 'sup girl. i just swapped him...
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with politics. >> chris: the obama administration is, right now, releasing hundreds of illegal immigrants who have been slated for deportation, because they say they can't afford to hold them. what do you think of that? >> i think the president has to act in the interest of the country. and, that means, if we need an aircraft carrier, in the gulf, and i believe we do, i thought we needed one more. that he should do it. i think if there are people who are incarcerated, he should make sure that we're able to keep them in jail. using the sequester as an excuse is, in my opinion, the wrong way to go. look, again, it is politics. it is, okay, how do we get something to get a headline to make it looks like those terrible republicans are not willing to come together. i understand from paul ryan, i spoke wi him just a day or two ago, that he put forward a proposal to give the president flexibility in moving the money, between accounts, so we are going to bring the spending down, but, you know, you will get, mr. president, the chance to make sure we don't have long lines at the airport. or we don'
with politics. >> chris: the obama administration is, right now, releasing hundreds of illegal immigrants who have been slated for deportation, because they say they can't afford to hold them. what do you think of that? >> i think the president has to act in the interest of the country. and, that means, if we need an aircraft carrier, in the gulf, and i believe we do, i thought we needed one more. that he should do it. i think if there are people who are incarcerated, he should make...
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people in the pay area about the chance for change when politics are so polarized. >> people have a right to bear arms, but i just don't think anybody needs assault type weapons. >> it will get robs, and stuff like that. they need to have protection. >> so you think an assault weapon is okay? >> yeah. >> i was living in chile, and people think the crazy that we have access to so many guns and so easily. >> the one issue is how far the president plans to push, and the second is how far the republicans plan to give. >> reporter: the republican says he personally favors the president ideas, and since gop leaders took a beating in november, they may compromise. but people told us, it's a long shot. >> not this congress. they can't even pay our bills, nonetheless agree on gun control. >> not just about how we make children safer safer but also how we make sure cops don't get outgunned. will he take this to red state america? will he take this to republican districts? whether he push for things like assault weapon ban and the reduction of ammunition clips? all the things which he promised today
people in the pay area about the chance for change when politics are so polarized. >> people have a right to bear arms, but i just don't think anybody needs assault type weapons. >> it will get robs, and stuff like that. they need to have protection. >> so you think an assault weapon is okay? >> yeah. >> i was living in chile, and people think the crazy that we have access to so many guns and so easily. >> the one issue is how far the president plans to push,...